Medical Assistant - Wilmington Pediatrics, 40 hours/ week

Winchester Hospital; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's BILH Primary Care team is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians, take vital signs, and document patient histories in our EMR to help deliver timely, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient education, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. 40 hours/week, on-site; influenza vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with certification within 6 months of employment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and document medical history in EMR.
• Provide patients and families with medical information to support satisfaction.
• Assist clinical team to deliver high-quality, safe care.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months

Tools

EMR

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. As the Medical Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care, by being a member of a high performing clinical team. The Medical Assistant on the BILH Primary Care team, will work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care. Working with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules will assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner. Taking patient vital signs as well as documenting medical history in our EMR system and providing patients and families medical information in order to achieve positive patient satisfaction are just some of the critical duties you will be performing. Your skills will be valued here.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, and:

• 1) Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program AND 2.) Has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) * Must be obtained within 6 months of employment.*

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

Certification required upon hire and maintained if not a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association, within 90 days of hire.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must possess strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks.
• Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

Schedule:

40 hours/week Founded in 2019, our system brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, primary and specialty care, behavioral health and home care services, and more than 5,900 physicians and 36,000 employees to care for more than 1.7 million patients in communities across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Together, we are changing healthcare for the better.

Pay Range:

$21.00 - $28.26 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.